Bills adjust defense as C.J. Gardner-Johnson is suspended
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Buffalo Bills will be without starting free safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a one-game suspension. Damar Hamlin is expected to take over the starting role alongside Cole Bishop. Analysts suggest that Gardner-Johnson's absence may improve the defense, which has struggled this season. Hamlin's familiarity with Bishop from practicing together may enhance their performance compared to Gardner-Johnson's tenure, which has been marked by poor metrics and missed tackles.
- •C.J. Gardner-Johnson is suspended for one game.
- •Damar Hamlin will start at safety against the Ravens.
- •Hamlin and Bishop have practiced together extensively.
- •Gardner-Johnson has underperformed this season.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why Bills defense might benefit from C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspension
"With CJ Gardner-Johnson suspended, the Bills will turn to Damar Hamlin to start at safety. Will the defense be better with him alongside Cole Bishop?
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